Ben Grupe leaves Tempus, restaurant temporarily shutters
James Beard Award-nominated Ben Grupe is no longer the chef-operator of Tempus at 4370 Manchester Ave. in the Grove, as reported by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. In addition, Drew Lucido will no longer serve as the beverage director at Tempus. The restaurant is temporarily closed and will likely reopen in the fall. Grupe chose not to…
Make this summer corn salad courtesy of Nexus?’ Ceaira Jackson
When it’s too hot to cook, we crave recipes that rely on fresh summer produce to do all the work for us. This refreshing dish proves you can forgo the heat and still eat well in just a few simple steps – especially if you add a wine that complements your seasonal ingredients. This salad…
Acapulco Restaurant & Lounge in St. Ann is a local landmark
The southwestern Mexican state of Oaxaca is home to one of Mexico’s proudest culinary cultures, whose moles, tlayudas and mezcal have been the subject of growing admiration in the U.S. over the past decade. However, when Ernestina Zegar opened a little Mexican restaurant in St. Ann in 1976, the circumstances were very different. Ernestina’s daughter,…
First Look: Press in Fox Park
Press, the latest restaurant from chef Logan Ely, officially opened on Thursday, Aug. 25, at 2509 S. Jefferson Ave. in Fox Park. The latest restaurant from the team behind Shift and The Lucky Accomplice serves “smash pizzas” along with a brief selection of sides and a bar menu including 10 cocktails on tap. The Press…
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St. Louis World’s Fare returns to Forest Park Labor Day weekend
The St. Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival & Games, which pays homage to the 1904 World’s Fair, will celebrate its seventh year this coming weekend in the upper Muny lot at Forest Park. The free event features many local restaurants in the Sauce Magazine Food Truck Row, including Tuk Tuk Thai, Cajun Seduction, Pete’s Pops…
Eat this veggie sandwich from Adriana’s on the Hill?
The Sunny’s Veggie at Adriana’s on the Hill explodes with freshness and flavor. The sandwich blends all the elements of a well-balanced salad – soft, chunky artichoke hearts, sweet, fresh bell pepper and tomato slices, spicy onion and plenty of crisp iceberg lettuce – dialed up a notch by a dressing of pesto, oil and…
Looking Meadow Coffee Co is opening its first storefront in Maplewood in early 2023
After almost two years as a mainstay at Tower Grove Farmers’ Market, Looking Meadow Coffee Co will open a brick-and-mortar café in Maplewood, most likely in early 2023. The vegan café is moving into the space vacated by Stone Spiral Coffee & Curios at 2500 Sutton Blvd. Owner Jamie Herman launched Looking Meadow Coffee Co in October…
What I Do: Jordan Goodman, owner of Good Ice premium ice company
Jordan Goodman is the owner of Good Ice, a premium ice company that supplies many of your favorite bars and restaurants around town (Olive + Oak, Lazy Tiger, The Lucky Accomplice, to name a few) as well as home cocktail enthusiasts. He and “right-hand guy” Kyle Gillespie are both longtime bar and restaurant professionals (Gillespie…
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Cinder House in downtown St. Louis has expanded its sommelier team and wine offerings
After winning the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the third straight year, Anthony Geary – sommelier for Cinder House at Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis – announced that he would not only expand his wine program, but build a team to help him do it. Geary’s eyes are set on building the best wine…
Review: Menya Rui in Lindenwood Park
Steven Rui Pursley wants to expand St. Louis’ ramen culture. It’s why he wants to get you into his new, little noodle shop, Menya Rui: to slurp up one of his brothy shoyu ramen soups, yes, but then to come back to try the other two styles he offers: mazemen and tsukemen. That you may…
Sauce seeks editorial interns for fall 2022
Attention journalism, communications and English students: Sauce Magazine is seeking both remote and in-person editorial interns for fall 2022. We need students with a passion for the St. Louis food scene who want to translate that love to print and online media. As a Sauce editorial intern, you will: • Assist Sauce editorial team with the production of…
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Maryland House by Brennan’s aims for mid-November opening in Central West End
Plans are taking shape for the rebooted Maryland House by Brennan’s, with owner Kevin Brennan aiming at a mid-November opening date. The bar and events space at 44 Maryland Plaza, which closed in early 2020, will return with an updated look, a rooftop terrace overlooking the Central West End, and new food and drink menus. Situated…
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Alton Food Truck Festival returns this Saturday with 20 food trucks and live music
It is that time of the year again as the Alton Food Truck Festival will make its return to the Liberty Bank Amphitheater at 1 Riverfront Drive from 4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27. The eighth annual festival will host 20 different food trucks from around the St. Louis area including, Sugarfire Smoke…
Make this cucumber & mango salad courtesy of Bulrush?’s Rob Connoley
When it’s too hot to cook, we crave recipes that rely on fresh summer produce to do all the work for us. This refreshing dish proves you can forgo the heat and still eat well in just a few simple steps – especially if you add a wine that complements your seasonal ingredients. Cucumber &…
The London Tea Room is moving from Tower Grove South to Downtown West in St. Louis this fall
The London Tea Room has announced it will move from 3128 Morgan Ford Road in Tower Grove South to 1900 Locust St. in Downtown West with an opening date slated for Oct. 15. The last day of all operations in Tower Grove South will be Oct. 9; however, the café portion (similar to a coffee…
Drink this Happy Recovery juice from Source Juicery in Edwardsville
The super refreshing Happy Recovery from Source Juicery is one of our favorite sips this summer. With cold-pressed pineapple, pear, yellow bell pepper and coconut water, it’s sweet sunshine in a glass with just a hint of earthy spice thanks to the addition of turmeric. Don’t be thrown off by the bell pepper, whose vegetal…
St. Louis’ new generation of wine bars
While drinking culture in the 2010s was largely dominated by craft beer and its natural habitat, the micropub, a new wave of wine bars reflects the rise of a generation of wine enthusiasts looking to put their own stamp on St. Louis’ drinking landscape. From low-key spots to chill with an approachable glass to places…
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Music at the Intersection brings major artists and great food to the Grand Center Arts District in September
Mark your calendars – the second Music at the Intersection festival is kicking off in less than a month on Sept. 10 and 11. The event, located in the Grand Center Arts District, is presented by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation in partnership with Steward Family Foundation and The Regional Arts Commission (RAC) of St. Louis. Previously conducted…
You need to try these 7 St. Louis-area Indian restaurants
When I go to Indian restaurants, I immediately assess them based on a few menu staples: naan that’s fluffy and seasoned; well-made lentil dishes; cooling raita, a yogurt sauce with a hint of tang; and the rice has to be perfect – hot, not too soft, and with a bit of spice to give it…
Cajun Seduction food truck has opened a brick-and-mortar location in St. Ann
Popular local food truck Cajun Seduction, which debuted in St. Louis in May 2021, has put down some more permanent roots. The hub for Cajun delicacies officially opened its doors Aug. 2 at 11188 Old St. Charles Road in St. Ann. The new location is offering only takeout for now, but plans to soon open its small seating area,…
Ben Poremba will launch Bar Moro in former Billie-Jean space in Clayton this fall
Ben Poremba’s Bengelina Hospitality Group will launch a new “Spanish-Mediterranean” restaurant, Bar Moro, in the former Billie-Jean space at 7610 Wydown Blvd. in Clayton. Poremba anticipates a late September launch for the new restaurant. The announcement completes a series of deals that have seen three high-profile St. Louis restaurant operators move into spaces on Wydown Boulevard previously occupied…
3 new St. Louis-area places to try this month
The Cider Shed & Mr. E’s Cider Donut & Custard ShopTwo fresh offerings give both first-time visitors and habitual fruit-pickers ample reason to pay a visit to Eckert’s this summer. The Cider Shed showcases the fruits of the Belleville farm’s foray into hard cider, produced in partnership with Brick River Cider Co. Standouts include the…
4 Hens Creole Kitchen team will open Simply Delicious in downtown St. Louis in August
4 Hens Creole Kitchen executive chef and co-owner Brandi Artis and her wife Brittany Artis (co-owner and business manager) are opening a second restaurant at 1115 Pine St. in downtown St. Louis called Simply Delicious in late August. “I’ve always wanted to open a breakfast, lunch and brunch restaurant so I could be home by…
Make this watermelon, red onion and mint salad courtesy of Juniper?’s Daniel Poss
When it’s too hot to cook, we crave recipes that rely on fresh summer produce to do all the work for us. This refreshing dish proves you can forgo the heat and still eat well in just a few simple steps – especially if you add a wine that complements your seasonal ingredients. Watermelon, Red…
First Look: Sn? in Tower Grove South
Sn? opens on Friday, Aug. 19, at 3611 Juniata St. in Tower Grove South. Reservations are open now for the eagerly awaited modern Asian restaurant from Tony and Jessica Nguyen, which takes over the space formerly occupied by pan-Asian restaurant VP Square. Chef and co-owner Tony Nguyen grew up just across Tower Grove Park from Sn? in the Shaw neighborhood.…
Hi-Pointe Drive-In will launch compact A Little Hi concept in Ballwin this fall
Hi-Pointe Drive-In is introducing a simplified take on its original concept with a new restaurant brand, A Little Hi. A Little Hi will offer only burgers, fries and shakes, with the first location slated to open in the former P’sghetti’s space at 15069 Manchester Road in Ballwin in late September or early October. At 2,000 square feet, A…
The walk-up window in the Grove you need to know about
When Sheryl Myers opened City Boutique at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Tower Grove Avenue, she also inherited the quirky, little walk-up window space around the corner. She encouraged her son, James Myers, to open a takeout business, and hot dogs seemed like a winning concept. Dog On It’s menu features a number of…
Firefly Grill is now open in the former Wild Horse Grill space in Chesterfield
After working in the restaurant industry since she was 15, Christy Hall has finally opened her own place. Firefly Grill recently opened its doors in the former Wild Horse Grill space at 101 Chesterfield Towne Center, as reported by St. Louis Magazine. Hall previously co-owned another restaurant in O’Fallon for 20 years before developing Firefly,…
Make this tomato sandwich courtesy of Tempus’ Ben Grupe
When it’s too hot to cook, we crave recipes that rely on fresh summer produce to do all the work for us. This refreshing dish proves you can forgo the heat and still eat well in just a few simple steps – especially if you add a wine that complements your seasonal ingredients. Tomato SandwichCourtesy…
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Your 2022 guide to St. Louis catering and events spaces
Throwing a party or event and not sure where to start? Save some energy by letting the professionals help in the kitchen. These St. Louis area catering companies and event spaces work around the clock to ensure your guests stay full and happy while staying safe and sanitized. Cyrano’s CaféThe private room at Cyrano’s is…
Taco Buddha is opening a location in Kirkwood next year
Taco Buddha, the popular taco spot at 7405 Pershing Ave. in University City, is opening a second location in Kirkwood. The restaurant, which first opened in 2017, closed on the purchase of what was formerly a Hardee’s at 11111 Manchester Ave. in Kirkwood on Monday, Aug. 8. With renovations, permits and liquor licensing hurdles still…
Johnny’s Hideout featuring Smokey D’s barbecue is opening in High Ridge in September
Iron Barley’s High Hog Ridge, located at 3367 High Ridge Blvd. in High Ridge, announced the permanent closure of the restaurant on July 23, and a new concept will soon take its place. Iron Barley had been closed since the passing of co-owner Tom Coghill on March 11. Coghill and his wife, Gen Coghill, first opened the…
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David Sandusky is Ford Hotel Supply’s Chef of the Month
Chef of the Month is sponsored by Ford Hotel Supply. Restaurants: BEAST Craft BBQ Co. and BEAST Butcher & Block Position: Owner/Pitmaster Married? Yes Kids? 3 kids Where are you originally from? Lebanon, IL Where did you go to school? Southwestern Illinois College How did you get to where you are? The planets aligned, honestly. I…
Nick & Elena’s Pizzeria is up for sale in Breckenridge Hills
After almost four decades serving St. Louis-style pizza in Breckenridge Hills, Nick & Elena’s Pizzeria is up for sale, as reported by the Riverfront Times. Elena Serra, the owner of the long-standing institution at 3007 Woodson Road, has taken the decision to retire, and is now seeking the right buyer to take over the restaurant she opened…
Jalea’s Andrew Cisneros will launch Sanguchitos by Brasas inside Perennial Artisan Ales next month
Drinkers at Perennial Artisan Ales will be able to enjoy a new food concept this September, with Sanguchitos by Brasas moving into the kitchen at the South City brewery at 8125 Michigan Ave. Sanguchitos by Brasas is the latest concept from Andrew Cisneros, chef-owner of St. Charles-based Peruvian restaurant Jalea. Cisneros, who was named among Sauce’s Ones to…
Grbic is closing its South City restaurant to focus on events
One of St. Louis’ longest-running Bosnian eateries, Grbic Restaurant and Events, will cease restaurant operations at 4071 Keokuk St. after a final dinner service on Sunday, Aug. 28. The Grbic family will continue to run the venue as a dedicated events space, making renovations to better accommodate a broader range of events and meetings. When Grbic…
St. Louis restaurants grapple with extensive damage and closures due to flash flooding
There is no denying that it has been a tough couple of years for area restaurants still reeling from the forced closures, supply chain issues and staffing shortages caused by the pandemic. But as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours, and the flash floods on Tuesday and again on Thursday of last week…
La Finca Coffee is opening a location in the Grove this fall
La Finca Coffee will open a second location at 4440 Manchester Road in the Grove this fall. The new shop will be the coffee shop and roaster’s first location in the city of St. Louis after almost four years establishing its reputation in Eureka. Co-owners John and Alejandra Hagedorn opened La Finca’s original location in October…
9 St. Louis food and drink events to check out this month
Tasting Thursdays at Cinder BarAug. 4, 11, 18 & 25 – 6 to 9 p.m., Cinder House and Bar, 999 N. Second St., St. Louis, cinderhousestl.comThis series will highlight a different, notable spirit brand every Thursday through the end of August. The brand will host a tasting area, and the bar will feature a special…
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St. Louis restaurants will raise money for cancer research Aug. 5 and again in September
On Friday, Aug. 5, A World Without Cancer Day, dozens of St. Louis restaurants and retail stores will donate between 5% and 38% of their day’s profits to Pedal the Cause, a nonprofit organization that raises money for cancer research. Some of the participants include Bowood by Niche, Butler’s Pantry, Sidney Street Café, Sugarfire Smoke…
The Good River Collective will offer a hub for Metro East food businesses this fall
The Good River Collective, a new commissary kitchen providing services to food trucks, market vendors, caterers and other food businesses operating on the east side of the Mississippi, will open in Wood River, Illinois, in the fall of 2022. The space will be operated by Matt and Amy Herren, who will open C and B Boiled…
Watermelon, Red Onion and Mint Salad
4 servings
Summer Corn Salad
4 to 5 servings
Cucumber & Mango Salad
2 servings
Tomato Sandwich
1 sandwich
Summer Squash and Basil Pistou
1½ quart
Summer Panzanella Salad
4 servings
